#ambient soundtracks

[thorn-enterprises]

Harmony with Western Music Traditions

Interestingly, the principles that make ambient music effective for studying can be traced back through various movements in Western music. For instance, the minimalist composers of the late 20th century, such as Philip Glass and Steve Reich, utilized repetitive structures and gradual transformations, creating pieces that evoke a sense of calm while engaging the listener's mind. This approach parallels the ethos of ambient music, where the focus is on creating an immersive experience rather than drawing attention to a specific melody or rhythm.

Moreover, the use of drones and soft textures in ambient music can be compared to the tonal landscapes found in orchestral works by composers like Erik Satie, who believed in the power of music to evoke a certain atmosphere. Satie's innovative piano compositions, often imbued with simplicity and elegance, resonate with the tranquil aura of ambient music, demonstrating a long-standing appreciation for soundscapes that soothe rather than stimulate.

When curating a study playlist, consider blending ambient tracks with minimalist and impressionist pieces from Western music. Works like Songs From the Saddle can create a rich auditory experience that promotes focus without overwhelming the senses. Ambient music is more than just a background soundtrack; it’s an essential ingredient in the cocktail of effective study strategies. Its roots in Western music traditions allow it to connect with a rich history of sound and atmosphere that continues to inspire concentration and creativity. So, the next time you sit down to study, consider tuning into some ambient soundscapes—your mind will thank you!

[underground-concept]

Jet Le Parti - Sketch 9 / Marionette's Dagger (2024)

Genre: Experimental, neoclassical, ambient

Cover artwork by: L.S. Toy

Published: Base 36. 2024

[jetleparti]

First release now live:

Album/LP: Surface to Air

Genre: experimental, ambient, neoclassical, techno, liminal, tape

By: Jet Le Parti

Album Artwork: L.S. Toy

Base 36. 2024.

[ockeroid]

Hello Stranger…

(Song: “Hello Stranger” from Monkey Wrench: Us & Them)

[artificelux]

“Many say the moon is closer to the dead.”

This is COLOR OF A MIRROR, my debut novel with an original, dark ambient soundtrack by composer Josh McCausland to go along with it.

Written, designed, and published by me, it’s the culmination of years of work, and it’s exactly the story I wanted to tell. It’s not loud or bombastic, but rather a cerebral, slow-burn cyberpunk narrative lingering on themes of fame, paranoia, religion, and technology. If you’re a fan of the brooding futures of William Gibson, Blade Runner, or anything with a mood like the movie Drive, I think you’ll find something to love here.

Available exclusively on my website, it comes in limited edition deluxe-hardcover, softcover, and e-book. (And if you’re a vinyl lover, the soundtrack is pressed in 180g Moondust White; also available on my site.)

Welcome to the Dive. Hope to see you around.

-Dan

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colorofamirror.net

(Book photos by Josh McCausland.)

[haveyouheardthisband]

[postpunkindustrial]

Fall of the House of Usher (1928) with musical accompaniment by Jozef Van Wissem.

[semiconductorwave]

The Genuine Cyberpunk Ambient Music Playlist Created: October 2015 Last modified: November 2024 Playtime: 4 hours+ Views: 22633

DreamWeb - Sweet Dreams

Crusader: No Remorse - Rebel Base 1 Extended

Fornax Void - Perimeter Sentinel Operations

Ghost in the Shell - Floating Museum

Burn Cycle: Kris VR

Percival Pembroke - Symphony No. 2 in F Minor (Excerpt)

Deus Ex - UNATCO Information (EXTENDED)

Jagged Alliance 2 - Laptop Theme

Fornax Void - VISITOR (EXTENDED)

Deus Ex - UNATCO Headquarters

Percival Pembroke - Dartmouth Basic

Fornax Void - Corporate Intranet Menu Music

In Pursuit of Greed - OST Probe 1

Oscillator - Megapolis - Kurzweil K2000

robocop.mp3

Fornax Void - Termination Protocol

Fallout 2 - Dream Town

Deus Ex - Majestic 12 Labs

Crusader: No Remorse - Mission 15

NECROS - Particle Control (EXTENDED AMBIENT LOOP)

Fornax Void - Cyberspace Database

X-COM Apocalypse - Dawn Over Barrier Walls

DreamWeb - Time Runs Out

Uplink - Serenity

Snatcher - Theme of Jamie

Fornax Void - Lohengrin Systems Consortium

Percival Pembroke - Impression STYLE (for RISC chipset)

Amun Dragoon Mix

Fornax Void - The Future of Void Corp.

Fallout 1 - Metallic Monks

Unreal - Dusk Horizon

Master of Orion 2 - Galactic Theme 3 (EXTENDED)

Lands of Lore 2 - Huline Jungle

Mirror's Edge - Flight

Satoshi & Makoto - Casio CZ-5000 Sounds & Sequences 1

Percival Pembroke - Beneath Apple Manor

Alpha Centauri - Gaia's Landing

Might and Magic VIII - Exploration Theme 1

Eve Burst Error - Room (Marina)

Demolition Man (MEGA DRIVE) - Library

Alpha Centauri - Yang's Planetfall

Waterworld (SNES) - Map Screen (EXTENDED)

Jurassic Park 2 (SNES) - Lethal Gas

Alpha Centauri - Morgan Industries

Fornax Void - Arcology Maintenance Hotline

Waterworld (SNES) - Shop (EXTENDED)

Custom Unreal Tournament Music - Mechanism Eight

Fornax Void - Music for Dystopian Concrete Buildings- more...

[fornaxvoid]

Recorded between 2020 and 2023, finalized in 2024, 'Music for Dystopian Concrete Buildings: The Future of Void Corp.' is a concept album project crafted exclusively with pre-year-2000 hardware synthesizers as an homage to dystopian 1990s ambient game soundtracks.

[petscopkidverysm4rt]

Sanctuary by Bladee and James Ferraro

[easterndelights]

バジーノイズ Buzzy Noise (2024) dir. Kazama Hiroki

[fancypantsrecords]

Lustmord / Aethek - Scorn Original Soundtrack | Ebb Software / Laced Records | 2023 | Black

[jgthirlwell]

Today, October 4 2024, is BANDCAMP FRIDAY, where Bandcamp waives their fees to support artists. Please visit! https://jgthirlwell.bandcamp.com/

The Foetus VEIN shirt!! The classic Wiseblood T-shirt! Venture Bros on vinyl and CD! Xordox on CD!! Thirlwell’s ‘Blue Eyes” and ‘Imponderable’ soundtracks!! Art prints!! The Thirlwell / Steensland album on vinyl and CD!!! Foetus THAW and NAIL t-shirts! Foetus ACHE reissue on white vinyl!! Manorexia CDs!! Obscure downloads!!! and much more.

Listen and browse! Immerse yourself in a cavalcade of thrillingly intense and genre-blurring, mind-bending music as an tonic for your weary spirit in these toxic times ! It’s like drugs without the overdosing or the prison time! Furthermore, direct artist-to-listener transactions are the best way to support the music you love. Merci beaucoup, we love you!

jgthirlwell/bandcamp

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Tracklist:

I'm Deranged (Edit) • Videodrones; Questions • The Perfect Drug • Red Bats With Teeth • Haunting & Heartbreaking • Eye • Dub Driving • Mr. Eddy's Theme 1 • This Magic Moment • Mr. Eddy's Theme 2 • Fred & Renee Make Love • Apple Of Sodom • Insensatez • Something Wicked This Way Comes (Edit) • I Put A Spell On You • Fats Revisited • Fred's World • Rammstein (Edit) • Hollywood Sunset • Hierate Mich (Edit) • Police • Driver Down • I'm Deranged (Reprise)

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[iluvjesus666]

of all the places i expected to be at my ripe old age chillin in bed blazed playing piglet's big game was not among them

[symotica]